Hampshire · England
Care Home Hog Roast in Beaulieu
Plenty of choice: hog roast rolls, lamb, rotisserie chicken, halloumi skewers and a vegan option, with salads and potatoes on the side. Book a hog roast day in Beaulieu.
- Families’ days
- Community open days
- Garden fêtes
Book a hog roast in Beaulieu
Care home hog roast in Beaulieu, slow-roasted on site
Summer fêtes, open days and family days at care homes in Beaulieu suit a hog roast, bringing everyone together over a meal. Popular choices include thinly carved roast pork, apple sauce and new potatoes, and we’re often booked for home anniversaries and families’ days.
Near Beaulieu, residents may not get out much, so a hog roast day is a special occasion. You’ll know what’s included before booking: serving times, the menu, staff and anything else agreed.
A hog roast or other catering?
A hog roast can be part of a wider event. Midweek and quieter months are frequently easier to book, and the menu you choose makes a difference too. Ask us and we will suggest the best fit for your budget.
Why Beaulieu hosts choose us
- The classics: stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- An itemised quote
- Salads, potatoes and coleslaw to go with it
- Our staff serve and clear
Read how we price or what a hog roast costs.
Care home hog roasts in Beaulieu
Beaulieu is about 4 miles south-west of Hythe, in Hampshire. Care home events in Beaulieu are part of our patch, as well as the surrounding area. We bring hog roasts to 683 places in Hampshire, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for Southampton, about 7 miles away.
Families coming by rail can use the station: the nearest station is Beaulieu Road station, about 3.4 miles north-west. The New Forest National Park is within about a mile of Beaulieu, a nice prompt for residents’ memories of days out. The coast is within about 6 miles, and a day in the garden may bring back seaside memories.
For care home events in SO42, we just need to know where the roaster can cook. We can cater a care home event on streets such as High Street, Palace Lane and Hatchet Lane or the roads around them, as long as there’s somewhere outside to cook. We also bring hog roasts to care home events in Bailey's Hard (1 mile south-east), The Hummicks (1 mile south-east), Furzey Lodge (1 mile west), East Boldre (1 mile south-west) and Dibden Purlieu (3 miles north-east). We also serve nearby towns such as Gosport (13 miles east), Eastleigh (11 miles north-east), Fareham (11 miles east), Totton (7 miles north), Chandler's Ford (12 miles north) and Hedge End (9 miles north-east).
A little further out are Lymington New Forest Hospital (5.4 miles south-west) and Beaulieu Abbey And Display Of Monastic Life (under half a mile north-west).
- Local pubs include The Montagu Arms (within half a mile south-west)
For event organisers in Beaulieu
Marquee hire companies often have rules about cooking near their tents, so tell them a hog roast is coming. We will keep the roaster well clear of the marquee.
Event organisers frequently ask caterers for paperwork such as a risk assessment. Let us know what your event requires and we’ll tell you what we can send.
About the food
Rotisserie chicken
Rotisserie chicken is a simple, popular alternative to pork, roasted until golden.
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
A plant-based burger or sausage covers vegans, in a roll, with salad on the side.
Who books care home hog roast in Beaulieu?
Residents can watch the carving and enjoy the smell.
Our roaster has been booked for all sorts of events around Beaulieu, including:
- Families’ days
- Open afternoons
- Day centre get-togethers
- Retirement community days
A care home summer fair, perhaps with a church like Church of the Blessed Virgin and Child, is a good occasion for a hog roast.
What your quote should include
- Plates, china and cutlery
- What the cooking area needs: space, cover and access
- How many staff will carve and serve
- Allergen information for every dish
Space, access and the venue
Planning the cooking spot is the key. Check these:
- Seating for residents
- Flat ground in the grounds
- A spot that keeps access clear
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think.
What we serve
- Salads
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Roast potatoes
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Rotisserie chicken
- New potatoes
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Roast pork, carved
What happens on the day
The roaster cooks outdoors, under a gazebo on level ground, away from buildings, marquee walls and overhanging branches. We’ll agree the spot with you beforehand. In late May, sunset in Beaulieu is about 8:55pm, so a spring hog roast day can carry on into the evening.
- Your activities lead or manager gets in touch with a date.
- Photos of the grounds help us choose a safe spot.
- Your kitchen team tells us about diets and textures.
- Residents can see and smell the roast from the morning.
- Lunch is carved and served, and we pack away quietly afterwards.
Getting ready for the day
- Choose someone to meet us on arrival
- Pick a flat, open area outside for cooking
- Have a covered area for eating in case of rain
Getting a price
Getting a quote is simple: tell us when, where, how many and what time you’d like to eat. You will get a clear quote listing what’s included. Send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
Beaulieu: your questions answered
Can you roast near the sea around Beaulieu?
Yes, of course. Wind is something we plan for: a sheltered spot and secure cover.
Is Beaulieu too small for a hog roast?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and the cooking spot.
Can relatives eat with residents?
It works well as a day with families.
Can we just hire the roaster?
DIY machine hire is available. We will confirm what comes with it and how to use it.
How much room do you need?
Roughly the footprint of a gazebo or two, on level ground, away from buildings, marquee walls and overhanging trees. We will check it with you before booking.
Can you carve thinly?
We can carve thinly and serve on plates with potatoes and apple sauce.
Can you do soft food?
Modified meals should come from your kitchen. We will share allergen and menu details.
Where will the roaster go?
Always outside, agreed with the manager.
Diets, allergies and alternatives
Tell us about dietary needs early and we will help. Tips:
- Plan separately for halal if needed
- Stuffing usually contains gluten
- Share residents’ dietary needs with us in good time
- Count families and staff too
We can serve inside or out, as you prefer.
Plates rather than rolls suit many residents.
Prices and what affects them
The biggest factors are:
- Busy dates such as summer Saturdays
- Menu choices and extras
- How many people are eating
- Time on site
What you pay covers the meat, the chef and staff, and hours of roasting. A long, slow roast means an early start, which is built into the price.
Getting an accurate quote
Good details mean a good quote. Useful details:
- What the outdoor space is like
- Your date and serving time
- Any extras, such as lamb, chicken or china
- Anything the venue has asked for
Send us the date, the address or SO42 postcode and rough numbers, plus when you’d like to eat. We will check the date and send a quote. Fill in our quote form.
Towns and villages near Beaulieu
Other occasions in Beaulieu
- Roasted slowly at your venue, outdoors and under cover
- Our chef carves the pork, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling on the side
- Vegetarian and vegan choices, plus lamb or chicken if you like
- Our team serves at your chosen time and clears up afterwards